Oh my, late post as there were quite a few deadlines I had to meet towards the end of November 2020. Better late than never!
1. Be comfortable on my own + journal how I feel every weekend
Weekend 1: Honestly - I was absolutely r e s t l e s s. I started texting people, was aimlessly scrolling through social media. Asked a friend out and dined out the very first time since CMCO started! But because of the boredom, I've started this weekly challenge thing with my close friend, Sophie, where we state a challenge/goal we would like to achieve for the week!
Sometimes boredom is not a bad thing, eh? :)
Weekend 2: I was busy baking and cooking, didn't have time to think/worry about how I felt. I was making Lamingtons and Hainanese Chicken Chop, basically, dishes that require lots of work, and I dined out the very first time with my family. Shared some desserts with friends, because I do feel that I need to reconnect with people.
Weekend 3: I was working half day, and spent the rest of the weekend cooking and baking, editing videos, and watching TED talks! Video editing is my newfound hobby!
One of the video by Jia...
Watched a meaningful TED talk and the speaker stated that distractions are merely a symptom of our brain being overstimulated - which I really agree with. The talk, I feel, has changed my perception of how I view distraction. And perhaps I would like to make that a goal too. (Yes, added a new goal!)
The TED talk if you're interested :)
Weekend 4: Woking day. Went out with a friend. And hibernated. Like really hibernated.
Looking back, really, boredom isn't really necessarily a bad thing.
2. Buy only clothes that are listed on my long-term planning wishlist
Can you believe it, I didn't buy any clothes this month :D Even though 11.11 and Black Friday occurred this month woohoo!
3. Initiate at least one event per month
Does sending baked goods to others count? I feel as though I struggle with trying to connect with people. And I don't really know why. Also part of me is feeling a little paranoid about COVID. Hence I forgive myself.
4. Read at least two books per month
The Rosie Project by Don Tillman
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
Oscar and the Lady in Pink by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt / Adriana Hunter (Translator)
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Wished if I have read one non-fiction book, but it's okay :D Asal ada baca (As long as I am reading). I have to say though, I really love my November book picks - they are all the heartwarming kind of read :)
5. Doing a monthly review of my goals
On it!
6. Do a monthly/weekly review of my spending
7. Carry a notebook and pen wherever I go and jot down notes systematically
The good thing about being in lockdown is I'm always at home with a notebook. So I've been consistent with this goal!
8. Try out something new each week
Thanks to lockdown, I've been outperforming myself for this goal. Outperforming a little too much I feel. Not that it's a bad thing, but I realise I enjoy doing this toooo much I might have neglected my other goals. And I think it'd be helpful if I could try to...further ride on this goal. Think of how could this help with my own personal development. Because I initially started this goal as I thought I had not much life out of what I do at work. Just something for me to think about!
Week 1
Week 2
10. *NEW*Minimise digital distraction
Inspired by the TED Talk I shared above, How I plan to move forward with this is simply NOT using any social media app before 8am every day. I'd also like to set 10pm to 8am as a NO-DIGITAL DISTRACTION time. No social media scrolling.
Plan to slowly decrease social media usage day by day. Or month by month.
11. Write more at least 100 words per day (not including what I write at work)
12. Log down news article I've read and jot down my thoughts about it, ie reading with purpose.
13. Curate at least two content on @pot_tosynthesis every week (Stories/Post)
14. Set at least two little goals every day
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